We need to wake up. The tragedy of Meriam Ibrahim, a woman sentenced to hang for marrying a Christian, has brought into sharp focus the full extent of religious persecution worldwide. The Times reported two weeks ago that 100,000 Christians are martyred every year – more than at any other time in history. A secret, … Continue reading ‘Wake up, O sleeper…’→

‘This course is called the ‘transformation of the ancient world,” the lecturer pronounced, ‘because that world was ancient. Life was totally different to the modern day. You and I struggle to imagine an era before the agricultural revolution. What it meant was that a considerable body of people were needed to provide for the few. … Continue reading Our Habit of Forgetfulness…→

... will jumping through hoops lead to a destination? Franklin is 14[1]. He is 4’6” and malnourished. He lives in a shack the size of my shed… with his family of six. He has no toilet. He isn’t guaranteed three meals a day. Chris is 19. He is 6’1 and well-built. He lives in … Continue reading Observations on joy…→